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One would think the time travel genre would have lost its appeal long ago due to lack of originality, but Stephen King isn’t known for his conventional writing. His latest book “11/22/63” takes the subject, which has been beaten to death in...Verve Blogs

As Vermillion’s resident fake Parisienne, there are certain fashion trends I have little tolerance for. The latest of these is so disturbing to me that I have no choice but to emerge from hiding in...Verve Blogs

I have been pulled over a total of six times while driving my own car. Comparatively, I have never been pulled over while driving my grandma's Lincoln Towncar, a friend's Denali suburban or my mom's...Verve Blogs

I used to like cowboys, but then I got close enough to smell one. Back in high school, I had a few short-lived relationships with typical Midwestern men. They were cute, polite, nice to my mother...Verve Blogs

Page two of the Verve section is getting a face-lift and we want you to be a part of it. Editor Payton Randle, Assistant Editor Emily Niebrugge and I have been planning out the possibilities this...Verve Blogs

Not-so-gentlemen of USD, rejoice. I have composed a simple guide for how to conduct yourselves properly on a date. You may thank me later. The first thing you should do before you ask a girl on a...Verve Blogs

At the beginning of the semester, a friend and I decided to start exercising in the mornings at the Wellness Center as a way to start being more intentional about our health and well-being. To be...Verve Blogs

Over the years there have been many stories written and filmed about the adventures of nannies, governesses and the like. In 1847, Charlotte Brönte wrote a book about a governess and it became one...Verve Blogs

Vermillion, this is your "drunk bus tally girl" speaking. I want you to know I'm listening to everything you say while intoxicated and I have some advice. Ladies, I'm about to save you so much time...Verve Blogs